CHAPTER 4

The sun was beginning to set and we were all sitting on the side of the pond, watching the water ripple with the reflection of the bright colors. Castiel and Savannah were talking about everything under the sun, Lysander and I had begun a conversation about band and how it worked at Sweet Amoris, and Nathaniel was huddled close to me, attempting to fit in with our nerdy band talk.

"Well it's pretty strict here... The director doesn't like a lot of nonsense, but we do have a good time." Lysander explained, his multicolored eyes nonchalant.

"Good. I like that." I said, smiling.

"Most of the teachers here are like that!" Nathaniel added quickly, "Their great."

Lysander gave Nathaniel a weird look and the blonde went a noticeable pink. I didn't think much of it, other than the fact that he felt left out and wanted to make small talk... And had ended up saying something that had embarrassed him, but there was a different question lingering in Lysander's eyes, but I didn't know what.

"Yes... The teachers here are pretty much the same but with different teaching styles and personalities." Lysander said, leaning back on his hands.

Nathaniel tried to hide a look of relief and turned his face to look at the setting sun. The first shadows of night were beginning to swallow the orange sunlight that streaked through the sky, "I should probably be getting back to my apartment..." I sighed.

Nathaniel looked down at me, "Would you like me to walk you home?"

I blushed, "S-sure." I responded, shifting slightly. "You going home too, Savannah?" I asked.

"Nah, in a while I will." She shrugged and continued her conversation with Castiel.

Lysander stood, "I'm going home too..." He winked at Nathaniel and walked off in the opposite direction.

Nathaniel smiled and put his hands in his pockets as we started waling, "So, tell me more about yourself." He said.

"What do you want to know?" I asked.

"Favorite color?"

"Blue."

"Favorite animal?"

"Pet wise? Cat or dog."

"I like cats too! Um... Favorite food?"

"Probably pizza."

"Favorite candy?"

"Pretty much anything chocolate."

He laughed, "Typical. I don't like sweets... Eh. Oh well. Do you like to read?"

"I love to read." I laughed.

He smiled, "Me too!"

We continued on with the random Q and A session until we made it to the apartment complex I lived in. "This the place?" He asked.

I nodded, "Yup... It's not much, but would you like to come in for a while?" I asked him.

He looked surprised, "U-um... Sure. I can't stay for a long time though."

"That's fine." I smiled and opened the front door, going straight to the elevator and pressing the button for the 12th floor, which was the highest up besides the roof.

We awkwardly stood in the small space, listening to the cheap music coming over the speakers. Nathaniel fidgeted with his fingers in a nervous way and after what seemed like an eternity, we reached my floor. I sighed internally in relief at not having to be in such an awkward situation any more. I unlocked the last door on the left side of the hall and pushed it open, "Here we are. Told you it wasn't much."

Nathaniel smiled, "It's a nice place." He said, then he saw all the boxes.

He seemed to hesitate, and then asked, "Would you like some help unpacking all your stuff?"

I smiled, "That's a nice offer, but you said you had to get home soon..."

Nathaniel grabbed a box and plopped it down on the bed, "Eh I'm sure I can explain to mom I was helping a new friend unpack... She'll understand."

I smiled wider and joined him, "Thanks! I really appreciate it!" I said, blushing.

"No problem." He said.

Just then, there was a banging on the door and a shocked sound, "Maggie! What are you doing with a BOY in your ROOM?!" A woman's voice exclaimed.

I could have sworn people in China could have heard her she has been so loud. I winced and went a deep scarlet, "A-Auntie! Calm down he's helping me unpack! H-he's my new friend!"

Nathaniel awkwardly went pink and started to scuff his feet against the carpet.

Auntie rolled her eyes, "Mmmhhhmmm... As IF I believe that. A pretty girl like you alone in your room with a boy so much bigger and taller than you?! That's a terrible combination!" She exclaimed.

"He's in my grade..." I whispered, thoroughly embarrassed.

"Even worse!" She exclaimed and I could tell she was teasing, now that I could brush away some of my initial shock.

I flushed almost purple when I finally realized what she was implying Nathaniel could do to me and he did the same, "A-Auntie! Nathaniel would never do that! G-gosh..." I groaned.

She giggled, "Oh I now... Both of you are so easy! Nice to meet you sweety!" She said, waving to Nathaniel and going to her apartment across the hallway.

"I-I'm so sorry..." I murmured, looking down.

He started chuckling, "It's find it's fine... She's an interesting woman isn't she?"

I nodded, "Yeah... Maybe it IS a good thing I have my own room..."

That got a laugh out of him, "Well I'm happy I got to meet her! Other than the fact that she may be kind of insane, she seems nice."

I laughed too, "Yeah she's really nice!"

We continued to unpack my stuff and I smiled to myself when my back was turned to him, I think... I think I may have just found my best guy friend... I thought, feeling very very happy.

Aaaannnndddd chapter 4! XD So thanks for the views... But review! Gimme ideas if you've got them! No idea is a bad idea! Unless of course it doesn't relate to the story at all... Then I guess... Yeah... Heh. Oh well. Please and thank you! XD